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Klusmann H, Schulze L, Engel S, Bücklein E, Daehn D, Lozza-Fiacco S, Geiling A, Meyer C, Andersen E, Knaevelsrud C, Schumacher S. HPA axis activity across the menstrual cycle - a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies. Front Neuroendocrinol 2022; 66:100998. [PMID: 35597328 DOI: 10.1016/j.yfrne.2022.100998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Differential HPA axis function has been proposed to underlie sex-differences in mental disorders; however, the impact of fluctuating sex hormones across the menstrual cycle on HPA axis activity is still unclear. This meta-analysis investigated basal cortisol concentrations as a marker for HPA axis activity across the menstrual cycle. Through a systematic literature search of five databases, 121 longitudinal studies were included, summarizing data of 2641 healthy, cycling participants between the ages of 18 and 45. The meta-analysis showed higher cortisol concentrations in the follicular vs. luteal phase (dSMC = 0.12, p =.004, [0.04 - 0.20]). Comparisons between more precise cycle phases were mostly insignificant, aside from higher concentrations in the menstrual vs. premenstrual phase (dSMC = 0.17, [0.02 - 0.33], p =.03). In all included studies, nine samples used established cortisol parameters to indicate HPA axis function, specifically diurnal profiles (k = 4) and the cortisol awakening response (CAR) (k = 5). Therefore, the meta-analysis highlights the need for more rigorous investigation of HPA axis activity and menstrual cycle phase.
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- Hannah Klusmann
- Division of Clinical Psychological Intervention, Department of Education and Psychology, Freie Universität Berlin, Schwendenerstraße 27, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
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- Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Department of Education and Psychology, Freie Universität Berlin, Habelschwerdter Allee 45, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
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- Division of Clinical Psychological Intervention, Department of Education and Psychology, Freie Universität Berlin, Schwendenerstraße 27, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Institute of Psychology and Education, Universität Ulm, Lise-Meitner-Str. 16, 89081 Ulm, Germany.
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- Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Department of Education and Psychology, Freie Universität Berlin, Habelschwerdter Allee 45, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
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- School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Carolina Crossings Building B, 2218 Nelson Highway, 27517 Chapel Hill, USA.
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- Division of Clinical Psychological Intervention, Department of Education and Psychology, Freie Universität Berlin, Schwendenerstraße 27, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
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- Division of Clinical Psychological Intervention, Department of Education and Psychology, Freie Universität Berlin, Schwendenerstraße 27, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
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- School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Carolina Crossings Building B, 2218 Nelson Highway, 27517 Chapel Hill, USA.
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- Division of Clinical Psychological Intervention, Department of Education and Psychology, Freie Universität Berlin, Schwendenerstraße 27, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
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- Division of Clinical Psychological Intervention, Department of Education and Psychology, Freie Universität Berlin, Schwendenerstraße 27, 14195 Berlin, Germany; Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health, HMU Health and Medical University, Olympischer Weg 1, 14471 Potsdam, Germany.
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Parlati E, Liberale I, Morelli P, Serva P, Travaglini A, Piccione A, Menini E, Dell'Acqua S. Dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate plasma levels in normal women and patients with benign breast disease. J Endocrinol Invest 1992; 15:99-102. [PMID: 1314859 DOI: 10.1007/bf03348672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate plasma levels were measured in patients with benign breast disease and in healthy women. In addition the adrenal secretion of dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate was assessed by means of an ACTH stimulation test in some patients and control subjects. The results obtained demonstrate that dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate plasma levels of patients with benign breast disease overlap those found in controls and that the adrenal response to ACTH of patients with breast pathology does not differ from that of healthy women.
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- E Parlati
- Istituto di Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica, Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, Roma, Italy
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Inaudi P, Leo V, Baldini S, D'Antona N. Adrenal Steroids and Tumor Antigens in Plasma and Cyst Fluid of Women with Gross Cystic Breast Disease. Ann N Y Acad Sci 1990. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.1990.tb34332.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Chasalow FI, Blethen SL, Bradlow HL. Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) and DHEA-S-like compounds in fibrocystic disease of the breast. Steroids 1988; 52:205-15. [PMID: 2978280 DOI: 10.1016/0039-128x(88)90004-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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We assayed Type 1 (high K+) and Type 2 (high Na+) human breast cyst fluids for DHEA-S. When an antibody specific for the 3-sulfoconjugate end of DHEA-S was used, Type 1 cyst fluids (n = 18) showed a content of 114 +/- 68 micrograms/mL (mean +/- sigma) and Type 2 cyst fluids (n = 14) of 35 +/- 17 micrograms/mL (P less than 0.01). Using an antibody specific for the D-ring, the results were 151 +/- 91 micrograms/mL and 51 +/- 32 micrograms/mL, respectively (P less than 0.01). The apparent concentrations of DHEA-S were statistically different, even though both assays gave equal results in serum from normal adults. The presence of other compounds in individual cyst fluid samples was examined by extraction and chromatography. DHEA-S immunoreactivity was found in both early and late eluting fractions in Type 1 cyst fluids and in late eluting fractions from Type 2 cyst fluids. Only the late eluting fraction from Type 2 fluids had approximately equal immunoreactivity with both antibodies. In addition to authentic DHEA-S, breast cyst fluids contain other materials that react with DHEA-S antibodies. Radioimmunoassays for DHEA-S in cyst fluid must be specifically validated because of the presence of these compounds.
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- F I Chasalow
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Schneider Children's Hospital of Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY 11042
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